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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

YNK 487MOT history

YNK 487 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

YNK 487 black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
154,242 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YNK 487
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

YNK 487 was last recorded at 154,242 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 8,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,279 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,963 miles
Average per year
6,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,242 miles
  • 2022 – 145,279 miles
  • 2021 – 143,650 miles
  • 2020 – 140,581 miles
  • 2019 – 137,603 miles
  • 2018 – 137,299 miles
  • 2017 – 136,534 miles
  • 2016 – 131,037 miles
  • 2015 – 122,772 miles
  • 2014 – 114,460 miles
  • 2013 – 102,403 miles
  • 2012 – 90,199 miles
  • 2010 – 79,346 miles
  • 2009 – 62,567 miles
  • 2008 – 47,463 miles
  • 2006 – 34,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,242 miles
  • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front fog lamp switch (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leaks

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,242 miles (+8,963)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,242 miles
    Test number
    370802692319
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front fog lamp switch (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  2. Pass145,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,279 miles
    Test number
    403902856971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm rear bush debonding
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror has a smaller glass stuck to it
    • AdvisoryHead lights seem redish

  3. Fail145,279 miles (+2)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,279 miles
    Test number
    460704396874
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm rear bush debonding
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror has a smaller glass stuck to it
    • AdvisoryHead lights seem redish

  4. Fail145,277 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,277 miles
    Test number
    605785628063
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm weather cracking , bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,650 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,650 miles
    Test number
    963212930216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,581 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,581 miles
    Test number
    943529708698
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,566 miles (+2,963)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,566 miles
    Test number
    581168544150
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,603 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    137,603 miles
    Test number
    464361126728
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,596 miles (+297)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,596 miles
    Test number
    421660277810
    • MajorBraking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,299 miles (+765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,299 miles
    Test number
    944903168646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass136,534 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,534 miles
    Test number
    468821573178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail136,525 miles (+5,488)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,525 miles
    Test number
    342935826240
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass131,037 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,037 miles
    Test number
    258466977460
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded remainder of pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner arm play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effiency only just met

  14. Fail131,003 miles (+8,231)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,003 miles
    Test number
    802020212939
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded remainder of pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner arm play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effiency only just met

  15. Pass122,772 miles (+8,312)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,772 miles
    Test number
    806597525065
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  16. Pass114,460 miles (+12,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,460 miles
    Test number
    135881144076
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass102,403 miles (+105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,403 miles
    Test number
    148552243024
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail102,298 miles (+12,099)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    116468333430
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass90,199 miles (+182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,199 miles
    Test number
    116884532491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail90,017 miles (+10,671)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    576717322013
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass79,346 miles (+16,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    441411850334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass62,567 miles (+15,104)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,567 miles
    Test number
    431243579235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,463 miles (+13,049)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,463 miles
    Test number
    990253798158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall slightly damaged

  24. Pass34,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    821468806274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,414 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    101507406279
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about YNK 487

What vehicle is registration YNK 487 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YNK 487 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Sept 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YNK 487 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YNK 487 expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YNK 487?
The MOT on YNK 487 expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YNK 487 done?
YNK 487 was recorded at 154,242 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 6,908 miles a year.
Has YNK 487 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YNK 487 has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on YNK 487 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on YNK 487 find?
YNK 487 failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault; nearside front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front fog lamp switch; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 4 more.

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